JASMINE's THOUGHTS on The Shack (2017)

Genre:

Drama/Fantasy

Rating:

PG-13

Release Date:

March 3, 2017

DVD/Blu-ray Release Date:

May 30, 2017

Run Time:

2 hrs 12 minutes

Directed by:

Stuart Hazeldine

Screenplay by:

John Fusco and Andrew Lanham & Destin Cretton

Produced by:

Gil Netter, Brad Cummings

Based on the book by:

William Paul Young

Production Co:

Gil Netter/Windblown Media

Distributor:

Lionsgate/Summit Entertainment

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Plot Synopsis:

Based on the New York Times best-selling novel, The Shack takes us on a father's uplifting spiritual journey. After suffering a family tragedy, Mack Phillips spirals into a deep depression causing him to question his innermost beliefs. Facing a crisis of faith, he receives a mysterious letter urging him to an abandoned shack deep in the Oregon wilderness. Despite his doubts, Mack journeys to the shack and encounters an enigmatic trio of strangers led by a woman named Papa. Through this meeting, Mack finds important truths that will transform his understanding of his tragedy and change his life forever.

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Cast:

Sam Worthington, Octavia Spencer, Avraham Aviv Alush, Radha Mitchell, Alice Braga, Sumire, Amelie Eve, Megan Charpentier, Gage Munroa with Graham Green and Tim McGraw

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**My Thoughts**

O-M-G!!! I loved this movie! I was absolutely in tears from the start! I know, it's been a while. But, I am playing "catch up"... haha!!! Anyways, The Shack is an inspirational and spiritual story of a man's journey in finding and understanding his faith not just in himself, but with God. After a tragedy that affected him and his family, Mack finds himself in despair and redemption when he meets three enigmatic individuals.

The Shack was touching, heart-wrenching, and thought provoking that had me "ugly crying" from start to finish. Based on the novel written by William Paul Young, this film adaptation alone captured the emotional highs and lows of this man's depression. The cast was amazing and convincing in delivering the mysticism and the spirituality evoked by their characters.

I have watched this a few times, and each time, I broke me down into tears. Now, I have to read the book...haha!!!

My rating:

Noah Official Trailer

OMG! I just watched the official trailer for Noah! I was so blown away to see this adaptation of that biblical story! Wow! It seriously brought tears to my eyes...and this is ONLY a trailer. It definitely got me excited to watch this adaptation. But, it looks like this film will bring some controversy. And, of course, this isn't the first film adaptation of biblical epics to get its share of controversy. 

I would still watch Darren Aronofsky's vision of this epic story of Noah's Ark; I would like to see his vision of it. I grew up Catholic...went to Sunday school/Bible studies when I was little...so I grew up learning about this, and watching a variety of versions, from animated movies to other adaptations, I am definitely open to see another take on the Noah's Ark story.

Watch the U.S. official trailer now!

The Biblical Noah suffers visions of an apocalyptic deluge and takes measures to protect his family from the coming flood.

Check out the UK trailer!

Cast

Russell Crowe as Noah

Jennifer Connelly as Naameh

Anthony Hopkins as Methuselah

Emma Watson as Ila

Logan Lerman as Ham

Douglas Booth as Shem

Dakota Goyo as Young Noah

Kevin Durand as Og

Directed by

Darren Aronofsky

Screenwriters

Darren Aronofsky

Ari Handel

John Logan

Producers

Darren Aronofsky

Mary Parent

Scott Franklin

Read EW's First Look: See the ark from the upcoming Noah

Noah is set to hit theaters March 28, 2014